The New York Giants and star running back Saquon Barkley reached an agreement on Tuesday morning, signing a one-year, $11 million deal. Included in this deal are $900K worth of incentives, offering Barkley a more attractive alternative to the $10.1 million franchise tag.
With a clear understanding that sitting out the 2023 season would risk losing guaranteed money in what could be a prime season, Barkley had little choice but to compromise. To ensure Barkley’s participation in the training camp that commenced on Tuesday, his agents requested the incentive-based addendum.
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Trade Rumors and Barkley’s Response
However, Mike Florio of NBC Sports recently reported that the Giants had contacted several teams a few months ago to discuss a potential trade, citing sources close to Barkley’s representatives.